HIBAPRESS – Abdellatif Baraka
A recent report issued by a French travel website specializing in travel sparked widespread controversy after presenting a negative image of the experience of some tourists in Morocco, focusing on what it considered health risks associated with the quality of tap water. The report described this water as "unfit for drinking and not even for brushing teeth," warning tourists against consuming it or using ice cubes in some restaurants.
In the face of this controversy, a national study showed that more than 80 percent of Moroccans drink tap water on a daily basis, while 74 percent of them expressed their readiness to change this habit in the event of a water crisis. The study also revealed that 27 percent of the respondents lack sufficient awareness of the importance of rationalizing water resources and conserving them. In the context of strengthening safety and water quality measures, the National Office for Electricity and Drinking Water launched a new deal to purchase "Javel" material for water treatment. The estimated cost of this deal is about 12 million dirhams, distributed in quotas directed to various centers affiliated with the office, with a requirement for a concentration level of up to 30 degrees and precise specifications related to the percentage of minerals in this material.
